FRP Canada will be hosting their ‘40 Years Strong’ conference from March 10th-12th, 2015, in Hamilton, Ontario. Among the many topics to be discussed are early intervention in infant mental health, financial literacy, understanding the impact of violence and trauma in mothers and children, and interventions and supports for mothers and children affected by substances abuse.

This conference, co-hosted by the Canadian Paediatric Society and the American Academy of Pediatrics, will take place in Ottawa, Ontario, from March 20th - 22nd, 2015. Several important topics such as behavioral health, child welfare, and environmental health will be covered in oral presentations, round table discussions, and poster sessions.

“Teen driver safety is a huge issue in Canada - while young people only make up 13% of licensed drivers, they account for approximately one quarter of all road-related injuries and fatalities. Most of these injuries and deaths can be prevented.”

This year’s CAPHC conference will be from Sunday, October 19th to Tuesday the 21st in Calgary, Alberta. With many presentations, symposia, and network opportunities, it promises to be an exciting event!

“The theme aims to highlight the importance of implementing the rights of indigenous peoples through policies and programmes at both the national and international level working together towards this common goal with Governments, the United Nations system, indigenous peoples and other stakeholders.” http://www.un.org/en/events/indigenousday/